Hey Ted, I'm in Copenhagen - Denmark, so it should be okay, that one
looks perfect for my needs. I'd actually only need a couple and not 4
inputs, but I'll probably just go with that one if I can find one at a
good price. Or maybe get an additional controller that has two exp
inputs (if such exist) and then I could also use that, for playing
where traveling is concerned, and I could leave the keyboard at home.
I assumed the EV-5 would be okay, so yah unless I get other advice
I'll probably just stick with that model. Now I'm thinking if a pedal
board with two built in expression pedals might be the best thing ?
However, I think something like the Behringer FCB1010 is way too big,
and I don't like the buttons. I'd want something more minimal, which
is why I was thinking of going for a couple of EV-5's, but suggestions
are welcome. It'd be nice to hear what you different
multi-instrumentalistic folks are using.
Thanks again man, great info :)
/Torben Scharling
On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Ted Killian <tedkillian@charter.net>
wrote:
> Torben,
>
> I do not know if this would be helpful to you or not
>
> I use a lot of EV-5 pedals in my hybrid software/hardware set up (a
> dozen to be exact).
>
> I am aware of alternatives out there to the EV-5 but not aware of
> anything that is particularly **demonstrably** better for the price.
>
> If you want to plug multiple EV-5s (or some other sort of CV pedal) into
> your MacBook via USB to control software may I suggest one of these:
> <http://www.eowave.com/instruments.php?prod=53>
>
> I've been using one for over a couple of years now and it really works
> quite well.
>
> The 4 individual ports on it can each be programed to work with a CV
> pedal (like the EV-5) or a momentary switch (like a Yamaha FC5
> footswitch or anything similar).
>
> The brand of pedal is not that important.
>
> So you can imagine that with this you could have 2 CV pedals to control
> parameters of software FX and 2 momentary switches to turn the FX on and
> off or to step through a menu of FX presets, etc. (depending on how
> flexible and programable your software is).
>
> It's a pretty light weight little plastic box, simple to plug in and
> operate.
>
> It's not cheap...but it is a really good, dependable solution.
>
> EoWave is a French company, and getting stuff shipped to the US adds to
> the price.
>
> I'm sure others here will pipe up with other ideas, but that's mine.
>
> It works for me, and I bought one as a gift for my pal, Jeff Kaiser, who
> now uses one as well.
>
> And, Oh yes, USB powered, no batteries.
>
> Best,
>
> Ted Killian
>
> On May 18, 2012, at 5:07 AM, Torben Scharling wrote:
>
>> Hello Y'all,
>>
>> I own a Roland EV-5 expression pedal, that works fine with both with
>> my Boomerang III Phrase Sampler, and my Novation ReMote 61 SL midi
>> keyboard. Now I wanna get one more (or two), so that I have one for
>> both. Actually, I'd like to have 3 or 4 in total, one for the rang, 2
>> or 3 for the laptop. So that I can control different parameters with
>> the expression pedals hooked up the laptop. So I guess this is
>> actually a two part question.
>>
>> 1: Which additional expression pedal would you guys recommend ? (mind
>> you I'm on a budget) I think the EV-5 is okay, so I wouldn't mind
>> getting another one of those since they're cheap. But obviously there
>> are better out there...
>>
>> 2: What would be the best solution in order to get some more
>> expression pedals hooked up to my system? (So far I'm using a 15"
>> MacBook Pro with the M-Audio FireWire 1814 soundcard, and obviously
>> some sequencers with midi - the Novation keyboard is hooked up via
>> USB, and the soundcard has got break out MIDI in/out if necessary)
>> Btw. I'm trying to get as mobile and powerless system as possible
>>
>> I might as well ask a third question now that I'm at it: I wanna have
>> my pedals etc. working using battery, and as few, but obviously some
>> of the power, being drained from the laptop. So the Novation can use
>> batteries, and bypass the laptop's usb power. My soundcard (and mic's)
>> will get power through the firewire port. I'll be using a battery
>> powered amplifier/speaker cabinet when necessary. My Boss LS-2 pedal
>> can use a battery. However the Boomerang III only has power input.
>>
>> 3: So what would be the ideal "battery pack" for powering the Boomerang?
>>
>> Thanks guys :)
>>
>> http://torbenscharling.com
>
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